Source edition
Ausonius, Decimus Magnus. Ausonius, Volume 1. Evelyn-White, Hugh G. (Hugh Gerard), editor. London, Cambridge, MA: William Heinemann, Ltd.; Harvard University Press, 1919.
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Summary
This work is a Christian hymn of prayer dedicated to the Trinity of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit. The poem begins by emphasizing the spiritual significance of holding a vigil and worshiping throughout the night. It then dwells on the purification of the soul and the cleansing of sins achieved through the sacrament of baptism. To inspire the believer, the text presents the exemplary lives of early Christian saints and devout converts. Finally, the prayer culminates in a petition for steadfast faith in this world and the attainment of eternal glory in the afterlife. Written in the unique form of rhopalic verses, the work poetically depicts a solemn confession of faith and the path to salvation.
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